Some lessons are best experienced beyond the classroom.
The Bijou Theatre’s Imagination Series invites students to discover the wonder of live theatre through engaging performances that spark imagination, encourage curiosity, and bring stories to life. Featuring nationally acclaimed touring productions, each school-day performance is thoughtfully selected to complement classroom learning while fostering creativity, empathy, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
Designed for students in Pre-K through fourth grade, the series includes comprehensive teacher resources, affordable $6 student tickets, and financial assistance opportunities to help make arts education accessible for every school. Ticket subsidies and travel grants to help offset bussing costs are available, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation. (See the funding application at the bottom of this page for more information.)
Whether it’s a student’s very first trip to the theatre or one of many, our goal is simple: to create unforgettable theatre experiences that inspire learning long after the final curtain call.
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Teacher Resources
To deepen your students’ engagement with the material, we offer comprehensive guidebooks that align with each production. These resources include thematic learning units, detailed lesson plans, and background information to help you integrate the performances into your curriculum. Each guidebook provides artistic insights and study materials that will enrich both classroom and life learning experiences before and after the show.
Financial Assistance Options
Ticket Subsidies
We believe that every student should have the opportunity to experience the arts, regardless of financial constraints. To ensure accessibility, a limited number of ticket subsidies are available to schools in need. If your school requires financial assistance, please contact us to discuss options. Subsidy requests must include the economically disadvantaged percentage of your school and be submitted in writing before the final attendance count and payment. For more details, please reach out to us at 865-522-0832.
Travel Grants
We understand that transportation costs can be a barrier to participation. To help offset these expenses, we offer Travel Grants that reimburse up to 50% of your travel costs. Schools interested in applying for assistance can complete our Travel Grant Application. Reimbursement will be provided after the required documentation is submitted to the Bijou.
You can apply for one or both of these opportunities when completing your reservation form.
Next Steps...
Public Performances
Are you an individual looking to purchase tickets for your family? Click the links below.